Sports Grant Aid Scheme to assist local athletes, coaches and clubs

April 24, 2019

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Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum in association with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are delighted to announce their Sports Grant Aid Scheme for the 2019/20 period which aims to provide financial support to help athletes, coaches and sports clubs from the Borough to attain their full potential.

The following types of grants are available:

Individual Grants

Talented Athlete GrantTo assist with travel to training, and competition costs for individuals competing at Provincial level and above. Individuals may hold one successful grant per financial year for up to 50% of eligible costs up to a maximum of £400 and must apply after they have taken part in the training/event.

Leisure Access CardIndividuals may also be eligible for a Leisure Access Card which provides free access to facilities operated by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council to aid with training in their particular sport. The Leisure Access Card will be valid for one year from the date of issue, and any renewal will be subject to a re-application process.

Volunteer Development GrantTo assist clubs with the development of volunteers through the hosting of generic courses like First Aid, Child Protection or Specialist coaching to develop Coaches (not players) with a maximum of £500 per club per annum and up to 50% of eligible costs.

Representative Sporting ClubsTo recognise clubs who have teams either representing or have qualified to represent their County, Northern Ireland or Ireland at an All-Ireland final or higher. Up to 50% of costs up to a maximum of £500 for travel and accommodation. Applicants must apply after they have taken part in the event. County Squads and General League Competitions are ineligible.

Grant Aid for Coaches & Umpires/RefereesClubs can apply for assistance with the cost for coaches, umpires/referees to undertake a relevant Governing Body Coaching/Umpiring/Refereeing Award up to a maximum of £1000 per club, per annum and up to 50% of eligible costs.

To avail of the grants all applicants must be based within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough and be involved in an amateur capacity in their sport.

Clubs must also be must be affiliated to the Sport Northern Ireland, Sport Ireland or UK Sport recognised Governing Body, as well as affiliated to the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum. Individuals must also be affiliated either individually or by a club who is affiliated to the Sports Forum, otherwise they will need to affiliate themselves as an individual. The cost for a club to affiliate is £20 and the cost for an individual is £10 for the 19/20 financial year.

For further information including full criteria for application on all grants or to become affiliated with the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum please contact Laura O’Hagan on 028 40660637 or email on *protected email*